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KU52 TUP

2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

241,641 mi
Last recorded241,641 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE142,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 TUP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 241,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 241,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 230,848 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 230,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 211,026 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

air freshner on int. mirror

all rear seats removed

bodywork generaly knocked about

both front plastic inner wings damaged and loose

brake warning light on dash

front brake pads starting to get low

general movement/wear in n/s/f susp.

general wear on all discs

light knock in rear susp.

no spare wheel or holder seen

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f hub caps missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o?s/r tyre close to plastic inner wing

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic underengine cover damaged and loose

side and rear windows tinted

slight damage to both lower sil lips

slight damage to both number plates

slight damage to n/s sil

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 211,026 miles

surface rust on parts of susp.

air freshner on int. mirror

all rear seats removed

bodywork generaly knocked about

both front plastic inner wings damaged and loose

brake warning light on dash

front brake pads starting to get low

general movement/wear in n/s/f susp.

general wear on all discs

light knock in rear susp.

no spare wheel or holder seen

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f hub caps missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o?s/r tyre close to plastic inner wing

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic underengine cover damaged and loose

side and rear windows tinted

slight damage to both lower sil lips

slight damage to both number plates

slight damage to n/s sil

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2010 191,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

a/b/s warning light on dash

battery loose in holder

general wear and surface rust on all discs

n/s and centr seats centre row. both rearmost seats removed

n/s/r tyre side wall wearing

no o/s/r hub cap fitted

no spare wheel or holder seen

o/s/f door mirror

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

possible pin holes in both outter c/v boots

rear window missing

slight bodywork damage

slight damage to both number plates

slight damage to n/s outter sil

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 2 Mar 2010 191,304 miles

a/b/s warning light on dash

battery loose in holder

general wear and surface rust on all discs

n/s and centr seats centre row. both rearmost seats removed

n/s/r tyre side wall wearing

no o/s/r hub cap fitted

no spare wheel or holder seen

o/s/f door mirror

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

possible pin holes in both outter c/v boots

rear window missing

slight bodywork damage

slight damage to both number plates

slight damage to n/s outter sil

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 31 Jan 2009 171,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 116,116 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 116,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 125,566 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 125,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI SE?

Based on 323 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
8,311
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated 7
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 6
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KU52 TUP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 142,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI SE fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU52 TUP registered?

KU52 TUP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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